For the second straight game, Llano will face off against Blanco. The Yellowjackets will be playing at home against the Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Llano has given up an average of 9.7 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Llano had been on a three-game streak of scoring at least ten runs, but Blanco put an end to it on Tuesday. The Yellowjackets came up short against the Panthers, falling 17-2. The Yellowjackets' defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
For Blanco's part, Kinley Boyd made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits. Those six strikeouts gave Boyd a new career-high. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three runs, two RBI, and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Landry Meyer, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with four runs, four RBI, and one triple. That's the most runs she has posted since back in February of 2025. Another player making a difference was Avery Flack, who went 2-for-3 with four RBI and two runs.
Blanco was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .586. They are 4-2 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Llano's loss was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 11-7. As for Blanco, their victory was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 8-12-1.
Friday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Llano hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .318. However, it's not like Blanco struggles in that department as they've averaged .342. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
